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Data Scientist Intern at Fortive in Minneapolis, MN
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Data Scientist Intern supports the use of data, analytics, and machine learning to improve healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency within a healthcare SaaS environment. Under the guidance of experienced data scientists and cross‑functional partners, the intern will assist with analyzing datasets, building models, and generating insights that inform product, engineering, and business decisions. The role provides hands‑on exposure to real‑world healthcare data and applied data science practices.
Key Responsibilities
Foundational Data Science & Analytics Skills
- Assist with data exploration, cleaning, and preparation for analysis and modeling.
- Support development and evaluation of basic statistical or machine learning models under supervision.
- Apply foundational concepts in probability, statistics, and data analysis to assigned problems.
Data Engineering & Tooling Awareness
- Support data workflows that may include structured and unstructured datasets.
- Gain exposure to ETL concepts, data pipelines, and cloud‑based data environments.
- Assist with querying datasets using SQL and/or Python‑based tools.
AI Readiness & Model Awareness
- Develop familiarity with supervised and unsupervised learning concepts and how models are used in production systems.
- Support model validation, basic experimentation, or feature analysis as appropriate for intern‑level work.
- Build awareness of ethical AI principles such as data privacy, bias, and responsible use.
Data Visualization & Communication
- Help create basic visualizations, summaries, or dashboards to communicate findings.
- Translate analytical results into clear insights for technical and non‑technical stakeholders with guidance.
- Contribute to documentation of analyses, assumptions, and learnings.
Healthcare Domain & Compliance Awareness
- Build foundational understanding of healthcare data concepts and workflows.
- Follow team standards related to data privacy, security, and compliance (e.g., HIPAA awareness).
- Learn how healthcare data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) influence analytics and modeling work
Collaboration & Learning
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product partners as part of an agile team.
- Participate in team meetings, standups, and reviews as a learning experience.
- Demonstrate curiosity, willingness to learn, and openness to feedback
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. Graduating December 2026 or later.
- Academic, research, or project experience involving data analysis, statistics, or machine learning (coursework, capstone, or personal projects).
- Interest in healthcare, SaaS, analytics, or applied data science.
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:
- Programming & Analysis Tools: Python and/or R; basic SQL knowledge.
- Data & ML Libraries: Exposure to pandas, NumPy, scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch (coursework acceptable).
- Visualization Tools: Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or Python visualization libraries (e.g., matplotlib, seaborn).
- Cloud Exposure: Awareness of AWS, Azure, or GCP data services is a plus.
- AI & Ethics Awareness: Interest in responsible AI, data privacy, and bias mitigation.
- Communication: Ability to explain analytical findings clearly and concisely.
About Company
Company
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.